5 New Ways to Eat S'mores

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Craving some ooey-gooey, fresh-from-the-campfire s'mores? So are we! But you don't need to be a kid (or at camp) to enjoy the flavors of this classic summertime treat. Just whip up one of these easy s'mores-inspired milkshakes, bars, or popsicles. Plus, how to toast marshmallows using the oven, microwave, and toaster oven.

Cut a peeled banana in half. Insert a popsicle stick (or paper straw) into each banana, then place on baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Freeze for 1 hour. In small bowl, melt 2 oz. semisweet chocolate baking chips in the microwave, stopping to stir every 20 sec. until completely melted. Remove bananas from freezer and use a spoon to coat them with melted chocolate. Roll in crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows, then return to freezer for 1 hour.

Break a graham cracker sheet in half. Microwave one half on high for about 20 sec. to soften, then cut out the center of the cracker using a 1" cookie cutter. Place a toasted marshmallow and melted color candy melts (Check out Wilton's here) on the second cracker half; top with cutout graham cracker.

In blender, combine 3 c. vanilla ice cream, packed; 2/3 c. chocolate milk (add more if you like your milkshake less thick); and 4 toasted marshmallows until smooth and frothy. Top with more toasted marshmallows.

Note: The marshmallows on top of my glass were toasted in a toaster oven (read on to find out how)!

Marshmallows 101

Getting the right marshmallows is a key component to any s'mores snack. Regular 'ole marshmallows work well in most recipes, but you can also look for gourmet marshmallows at the your local specialty food store. Want to try making your own at home? Here's our recipe--just cut them into squares or any shape you like at the end.

Most of us don't have a campfire to toast our marshmallows over, but don't worry, there are tons of other options:

Broil: Set your oven to Broil. Place marshmallows on a foil-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Place under broiler for about 1 min., or until marshmallows are golden brown. (Careful: This will go very quickly!)

Toast: Place marshmallows on foil-lined pan in toaster oven set to Broil for about 3-5 min., or until marshmallows are golden brown.

Microwave: Although microwaving marshmallows will not get them toasty, it will warm them up and make them melty enough for a s'more. Microwave marshmallows for about 1 min. on high. Note: Marshmallows puff up in the micro, but they will shrink down as they cool.